Swimsuits: If You Have a Large Bust...

1 of 1 Geoffrey Sokol

What to Look For

Underwire is key, but wide or adjustable straps, boning, seamed cups, and sturdy linings help lift the chest, too. Other ancillary support features, like high necklines, full coverage at the armholes, or halters with wide bands under the breasts, also help. And embrace the bikini: “In some cases, a two-piece is actually better, because you have a band of support all the way around the back,” says Linda Sassoon, president of Gottex USA.

What to avoid: Skimpy styles that gape open or lack structure, like triangle tops.